2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
Looks like the only difference is Farm & Field is a shadow pattern, i.e. no bolsters. The only reason must be to give the customer a choice of which look they prefer. Although bolsters add a bit of weight (not much), I think it makes for a stronger knife and with bone handles, less likely to crack when dropped onto a hard surface.
The only reason I can see for buying the F & F version is because you like the looks better.
What do you think about these 2 'Carvers' ?
kj
The only reason I can see for buying the F & F version is because you like the looks better.
What do you think about these 2 'Carvers' ?
kj
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
Easy Pocket Carver #62 Cocobolo & white bone on the production line.
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
Although I see your point, I doubt many of them of either version will ever see pocket time, much less be dropped onto a hard surface. If they are dropped they’re likely still in the box when it happens.kootenay joe wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:58 pm Looks like the only difference is Farm & Field is a shadow pattern, i.e. no bolsters. The only reason must be to give the customer a choice of which look they prefer. Although bolsters add a bit of weight (not much), I think it makes for a stronger knife and with bone handles, less likely to crack when dropped onto a hard surface.
The only reason I can see for buying the F & F version is because you like the looks better.
What do you think about these 2 'Carvers' ?
kj
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
I prefer the bolsters. If I get one it's going to be used for carving.
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Well looks like getting one might be hard to come by. One dealer got some and they said they were gone in under 5 min. Anyone here get one yet? Or do you have yours reserved?
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
Doug, I missed all the drops yesterday. By the time I got the email they were all gone. I was relieved when I got an email from Mike Latham at CK that he had one for me reserved. These are turning out to be a very hot knife.
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
Good to hear your getting one. I really like it. I really like to carve with a pocket knife and these look like they would work nicely. Unfortunately the seem to be highly collectable.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:29 pmDoug, I missed all the drops yesterday. By the time I got the email they were all gone. I was relieved when I got an email from Mike Latham at CK that he had one for me reserved. These are turning out to be a very hot knife.
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There will be plenty more coming. GEC stages their new releases now, spreading it out over a few weeks. This way everyone who wants one ends up getting one from a dealer.
The smooth white bone looks very nice. Hope they will not have little brown dots visible. ( "AHHH ! my knife has blackheads")
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The smooth white bone looks very nice. Hope they will not have little brown dots visible. ( "AHHH ! my knife has blackheads")
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
I hope so, kj, sure would like to get a hold of one. I did pick up a #62 easy pocket 'blood red' and look forward to finding a pocket carver for the increased thickness (less fatigue on the hands after prolonged use). The 'fat' stag EP #62's would make nice comfy users too ...
the #62's make great lil' whittlers for these 1" practice blocks ...
the #62's make great lil' whittlers for these 1" practice blocks ...
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"Practice blocks" Those people on top of the posts look like the locals here. Amazing talent ! Wow !
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Hey Don, good to see you posting and also to see some of your little fellows. Good luck on getting one of the 62 carvers.
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Wow those are nice carvings! If I can't get one of the pocket carvers I'm going to get the EP#62. It looks like a nice size for carving.carvin don wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2020 12:04 am I hope so, kj, sure would like to get a hold of one. I did pick up a #62 easy pocket 'blood red' and look forward to finding a pocket carver for the increased thickness (less fatigue on the hands after prolonged use). The 'fat' stag EP #62's would make nice comfy users too ...
the #62's make great lil' whittlers for these 1" practice blocks ...
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
The GEC Easy Carver hit 2 places yesterday and with-in minutes gone I didn't get one
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I didn't either. Now to keep an eye out.
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Was able to get one today. Got a notice from DLT and they didn't last long.
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Congratulations, Doug ... no luck here yet.
Boy, trying to buy one of these is like buying milk & bread during a blizzard ...
Boy, trying to buy one of these is like buying milk & bread during a blizzard ...
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
I might try to get another just to collect. If I do and you don't end up getting one let me know and I'll let you buy it. I can't let a fellow carver go without one
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... thanks for the kind offer, Doug. I ain't givin' up just yet. But if worse comes to worse, we can talk
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Re: 2020 GEC#62 Easy Carver Tidioute/F&F
GEC is still dumping out Sambar Stag #62 knives out to dealers. More White bone #62 still need to go out this coming week. Second batches will be sent out soon. I post availability of knives on FB Great Eastern Cutlery. Most Dealers have sold them before they ever came in. Keep trying ! Cocobolo #62 Pockets Carvers are next.carvin don wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:17 pm ... thanks for the kind offer, Doug. I ain't givin' up just yet. But if worse comes to worse, we can talk